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October 13, 2026

Llantwit Major: Spooky Half Term Activities at Llantwit Major Library

 
Llantwit Major Library:

Just two weeks left before a Spooky Half term!
Drop-in sessions or booking ones,
for toddlers or older ones,
we have a lot of activities on,
in the library, let’s all have fun!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Chepstow: Monmouthshire Games - Free places for Chepstow Families during October Half Term

 

Free places at The Monmouthshire Games for Chepstow families! Apply now for October half-term!

⚾🏊 MonLife have worked with Chepstow Town Council to provide funded spaces at The Monmouthshire Games for local families. Children can get 5 days free access to the Monmouthshire Games, which run during the school holidays at all MonLife leisure centres.

📍 Who can apply?

Families must live within the Chepstow Town Council catchment area.

📧 How to apply:

Email monmemberships@monmouthshire.gov.uk with the subject line 'TMG Town Council spaces Chepstow'.

Please include the following details for each child:

• Name
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Address
• Leisure Centre Membership Card Number (leave blank if not a member)
• Additional Support Required (Yes / No)

If additional support is required please clearly state the reasons why. We are unable to provide 1:1 support through this scheme but are happy to discuss alternatives.

🏒🎽 If you are successful, five points will be added to a MonLife membership card - a single point is equivalent to one day at The Monmouthshire Games at any of our leisure centres!

ℹ️ For queries, email play@monmouthshire.gov.uk.

A great opportunity for local children to enjoy some holiday fun!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Brecon: Wildlife Watch Club for children aged 7 - 12 at Y Gaer, Brecon

 Wildlife Watch Club

The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales offers a deep dive into the wonderful world of Wales, and the lives that can go unseen.

In this session, children will learn about the season’s favourite creatures as they discover the wonderful world of Spiders and Bats!

Suitable for children 7 – 12 (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult)

To register your interest, please contact:

Sarah/07957292235 OR s.morgan@welshwildlife.org

or contact Y Gaer at: ygaer@powys.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Wales: Family Fund - Helping Disabled Children - Wales Programme


Family Fund - Helping Disabled Children - Wales Programme

Family Fund provides a wide range of grants to families living in Wales raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young adult, on a low income.

Grants for families living in Wales

Whether you need outdoor play equipment like a swing, slide or trampoline; games, books and music; sensory or play equipment; technology for your child, or a much-needed family break, we are here to help.

Apply for items that will help meet your child’s additional support needs and make life easier.

Take a Break Wales grant scheme opens midday on Monday the 5th of October and will close at 5pm Monday 2nd November 2026.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

East Fife: Mobile Library Timetable for 12th October to 22nd December 2026

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For any queries about the Mobile Library service, please email https://www.onfife.com/.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Weeton: Dick Whittington Panto in the Community Centre - Wednesday 11th November 2026

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Dorset: Table top sale (Wool village) Sat 17th Oct


Information provided by Bovington HIVE  

Hampshire: Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP)


Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) is a statutory body that leads on keeping children safe and ensuring their wellbeing in the local authority (LA) area of Hampshire. The Partnership includes local agencies who work together to make sure that child protection services in Hampshire are effective and keep our children safe.

For the latest news click HERE

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Aldershot: Rushmoor Borough Council Employment & Skills Support for Military Spouses


Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

New Forest: Disney and Pixar Cars are back at Beaulieu until 1st November


Some of the world's most loved stars from the Disney and Pixar Cars franchise cruise into the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu from 29th June 26.

Some very special guests are making a pit stop at the National Motor Museum as Lightning McQueen, Jackson Storm and Finn McMissile roll in for a limited time stay to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original film. It's the perfect opportunity for families to meet these fan-favourite racers and Radiator Springs residents as they take a break from the track and world adventures to meet fans face to face.

This brand-new display will feature iconic themed props including the Piston Cup and a new gaming experience which will take aspiring racers on a thrilling journey inspired by the fast-paced world of Disney and Pixar’s Cars, will come later in summer, all showcased within a brand-new dedicated space.

This is your chance to meet the lifesize models of Disney and Pixar Cars that have been winning hearts since 2006… so come along, get your cameras out, and be ready to say…"Ka Chow!"

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub